Cricket

WTC final: Ponting compares Rabada's Lord's heroics to McGrath

Rabada added his name amongst the greats on the Lord's Honours Board and also went past legendary Allan Donald's Test wicket tally for South Africa in a scintillating five-wicket haul at Lord's.

2025-06-12T09:09:45.248863+00:00 IST

Karun Nair reflects on Team India recall for England tour

Nair could get his first Test appearance in eight years, as India aims for a smooth transition from seniors like Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Ravichandran Ashwin during a five-match Test series against England away from home. Nair is the only second triple centurion in Indian cricket after legendary opener Virender Sehwag.

2025-06-12T08:57:49.088384+00:00 IST

"He is already becoming a leader....": McCullum on Jacob Bethell

Bethell, 21, will be among players' to watch out for as a new-look English squad kickstarts their ICC World Test Championship (WTC) cycle 2025-27 against India, who are themselves transitioning from retirements of star batters Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma from Tests and Ravichandran Ashwin in international cricket.

2025-06-12T08:21:50.884130+00:00 IST

WTC final: Steyn speaks on Rabada, Starc spells on day 1

Rabada's five-wicket haul was the highlight moment of a low-scoring day one of the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) final between Australia and South Africa at Lord's. Rabada's five-wicket haul took his Test tally to 332, helping him surpass Allan Donald to become fourth-highest wicket-taker in Tests. His star-studded fifer included Usman Khawaja, Cameron Green, Beau Webster, Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc.

2025-06-12T05:48:13.047830+00:00 IST

Hayden slams SA's batting intent on WTC final day 1

It was wickets galore for pacers as except for Steve Smith and Beau Webster's fifties, none of the batters across both sides could make it big during the opening day of the WTC final. The highlight with the ball was Kagiso Rabada's five-wicket haul for Proteas and the way Mitchell Starc came in clutch with two quick wickets after his side was bundled out for a moderate score.

2025-06-12T05:12:17.659487+00:00 IST

Gautam Gambhir hails Karun Nair's "never-give-up attitude"

The tour to England will kickstart India's ICC World Test Championship cycle for 2025-27, but also a new era, with their senior stars Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli having retired from Tests and spin bowling all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin having retired from international cricket as well. The first Test will be held at Leeds from June 20 onwards.

2025-06-12T04:57:55.839535+00:00 IST

England coach speaks on "varied" bowling ahead of Ind Tests

India will be kickstarting a new era without their seniors Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli in Tests while they will also mark the beginning of their ICC World Test Championship (WTC) cycle as they take on England in a five-Test series from June 20 onwards.

2025-06-12T04:32:56.991834+00:00 IST

De Villiers' pens heartfelt note to RCB after maiden IPL title

De Villiers was amongst many in attendance at Ahmedabad's Narendra Modi Stadium on June 3, a historic night in the IPL history when RCB and its superstar player Virat ended their 18-year-long wait for a trophy, beating Punjab Kings (PBKS) in a well-contested final.

2025-06-12T03:46:57.832597+00:00 IST

Starc overtakes Shami, continues strong show in ICC knockouts

Starc achieved this unique feat during his side's ICC World Test Championship (WTC) final clash against South Africa at Lord's.

2025-06-12T03:08:16.202973+00:00 IST

Webster reflects on gritty knock under pressure

Speaking after the day's play, Webster acknowledged the intensity of the challenge posed by South Africa's bowlers. "Had a bit of luck no doubt in the first 20-30 balls. Felt they came really hard at us. Managed to get through that period and got a total on the board," he said.

2025-06-11T20:39:33.084256+00:00 IST

"212, we'd take that": Rabada

"212, we'd take that. We thought we should've had them at 160, but that's just the way the game goes," the pacer told reporters at the end of the day's play at Lord's, as quoted from ICC.

2025-06-11T20:35:02.958562+00:00 IST

Was blown away to see Bumrah's energy in last three days: Morkel

Ahead of the India tour of England later this month, the visitors' bowling coach and former South African cricketer Morne Morkel was surprised by right-arm seamer Jasprit Bumrah's rhythm and intensity during the three practice sessions that the Indian side has played so far.

2025-06-11T20:17:11.611801+00:00 IST

“He’s always at you”: Steve Smith praises Rabada’s skill

Australia's veteran batter Steve Smith heaped praise on South African pace spearhead Kagiso Rabada after his five-wicket haul on Day 1 of the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) final at Lord's. Rabada ran through the Australian batting line-up with figures of 5/51, helping bowl out the opposition for 212 in the first innings. Smith believes it's Rabada's consistency and competitive spirit that make him a formidable opponent.

2025-06-11T20:16:50.665407+00:00 IST

“Don’t nick the part-time off-spinner”: Steve Smith

After anchoring Australia's fightback on Day 1 of the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) final against South Africa at Lord's, veteran batter Steve Smith reflected on both his dismissal and the challenges ahead in the match. Smith played a composed and vital innings of 66 off 112 deliveries, helping Australia recover from a precarious position of 67/4 to eventually post 212 in the first innings. Speaking after the day's play, Smith humorously admitted to an error in judgment that cost him his wicket.

2025-06-11T20:14:27.941364+00:00 IST

Give some time to Gill; he will rise to the occasion: Harbhajan

Former Indian cricketer and Rajya Sabha Member of Parliament (MP), Harbhajan Singh, on Wednesday backed the right-hand batter Shubman Gill, who was appointed the captain of the Indian Cricket Team in the longest format of the game recently and said that he should be given timeto gave the results.

2025-06-11T20:14:03.787194+00:00 IST

Starc is now leading wicket-taker in ICC tournament finals

Australia's pace ace Mitchell Starc added another feather to his cap on Wednesday, becoming the highest wicket-taker in ICC tournament finals.

2025-06-11T19:05:56.419689+00:00 IST

BCCI likely to hold Apex Council meeting on June 14

Following the Bengaluru stampede on June 4, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is likely to hold an apex council meeting on June 14 in order to discuss the new norms for the celebrations for the teams following their title triumph in their respective competition.

2025-06-11T18:34:10.912145+00:00 IST

WTC Final: Australia recover after faulty start to post 212

Australia recovered from rather dire straits on the first day of World Test Cricket final and wrapped up their first innings on 212 and then came up with a superb bowling to leave South Africa struggling at 43/4.

2025-06-11T18:15:03.572639+00:00 IST

“Means a lot to get past Allan Donald, what a legend”: Rabada

Kagiso Rabada etched another milestone into his illustrious career on Day 1 of the World Test Championship (WTC) final at Lord's, as he surpassed South African great Allan Donald to move into fourth place on South Africa's all-time list of Test wicket-takers. He pulled the Proteas back into the game, as he finished with 5/51 against Australia and dismantled them for 212 on Wednesday "Means a lot to get past Allan Donald, what a legend," Rabada said after his outstanding spell.

2025-06-11T17:14:11.840069+00:00 IST

Steve Smith has maximum runs as overseas player at Lords

Former Australian captain Steve Smith became the highest run-getter among overseas players in the longest format of the game at London's iconic Stadium, Lord's, during the World Test Championship (WTC) final against South Africa on Wednesday.

2025-06-11T17:10:52.629576+00:00 IST

Kagiso Rabada surpasses Allan Donald

Kagiso Rabada delivered a sensational performance on Day 1 of the World Test Championship (WTC) final against Australia, not only dismantling the opposition with a five-wicket haul but also etching his name deeper into South African cricket history.

2025-06-11T16:07:48.347985+00:00 IST